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Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,870

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,597

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelPrius vMazda3Mazda3
TrimFivei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,140 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $28,058 $22,141 $22,378
Advanced Technology Package 5,580    
Tech Package   1,400 1,400
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Advanced Technology Package 4,987    
Tech Package   1,204 1,204
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 5,580 2,000 1,675
Options (change) 4,987 1,684 1,424
Destination 760 795 795
Total Price $36,480 $25,945 $25,870
Total Invoice $33,805 $24,620 $24,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,405
Model Year201220122012
ModelPrius vMazda3Mazda3
TrimFivei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$36,480$25,945$25,870
Adjustments for Features-1,200-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$25,595$25,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$33,805$24,620$24,597
Adjustments for Features-1,112-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,693$24,288$24,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012
ModelPrius vMazda3Mazda3
TrimFivei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250 $250
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,400$5,550$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,112-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelPrius vMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in103.9 in
Length181.7 in177.4 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height62.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.3 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Parking guidance system - active500No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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